How come the celestial technique I stole is so powerful?!-Chapter 899 - 707: Hu Ji Arrives as Promised

"Wonderful!" Lei Tianlun applauded, "Mr. Lin’s strategy is truly ingenious!"

Song Lifu stepped forward, "This is indeed the most secure method!"

Zhou He slowly shook his head, "As an elder minister, I believe that a great nation should be upright, a gentleman should be open and honest. How can we use such despicable means to tarnish a person’s innocence? You must know, if this door is opened, nations will emulate each other. You can defame another’s reputation, just as another can defame ours. In this way, filth accumulates layer upon layer, leading to the ill consequences of this evil strategy. A thousand years from now, the Great Wilderness Dynasty will be stained. Regardless, this strategy is short-term effective, but it must not be pursued!"

His demeanor was exceedingly grave.

His arguments were also quite rigorous.

Indeed, even Your Majesty was slightly moved.

In the way of strategies, it is not the case that if something works well, it must be used.

Some strategies achieve temporary victory but leave an eternal stain of infamy, for they destroy the fundamental order.

As Zhou He stated, you could use a public censure poster to plunge the four royal courts into internal chaos. Others could use the same method to make the Great Wilderness Dynasty a mess.

Who is free from scandal?

Lin Weiyang slowly lifted his head, "Lord Zhou, could it be that you repeatedly obstruct the implementation of this strategy because you foresee that the Mental Path you serve will bear an unbearable burden because of it?"

Upon these words, Zhou He’s face darkened abruptly, "Insolent! You dare..."

Lin Weiyang interrupted directly, "Lord Zhou, let us not forget. Since I possess such secret scandals from four countries, naturally, I also have records related to you! Who gifted you the 3000 mu of good farmland in the Southern Capital, and for what purpose? How did you acquire the 40 million Desert Gold in your northern suburban warehouse? What is your second son doing in Chu Country? Your third daughter is pregnant; may I ask whose child it is?"

Zhou He’s mind seemed to explode like thunder, four blasts in succession!

The farmland in the Southern Capital is managed by his personal follower, who never appeared in public.

The Desert Gold in the northern suburban warehouse was inventoried earlier in the year, totaling 43 million.

His second son has a close relationship with the Prince in Chu Country.

His third daughter, ostensibly married to a merchant from Dongzhou, is actually the mistress of an important figure from the Mental Path.

All these are top secret!

How did he know?

How much more does he know?

No matter how much he knows, revealing these four bombshells in front of Your Majesty... He’s finished! Because he truly knows the Achilles’ heel of Your Majesty, Your Majesty needs money!

Money!

The national treasury was full last year, and the court enjoyed a prosperous year.

But now, as the national war unfolds, battles at the four realms begin, and military expenses flow like water, Your Majesty is most concerned about money.

This scoundrel, however, tells Your Majesty he has 40 million Desert Gold in the northern suburban warehouse!

Your Majesty’s face suddenly darkened!

Lin Weiyang spread his hand, holding a piece of paper, "Your Majesty, I wish to impeach the Left Grand Master Zhou He for embezzling national assets and colluding with foreign enemies. This paper has ten major crimes listed. Your Majesty only needs to have each verified, and the truth will be evident."

Your Majesty spoke, "Present it!"

The Chief of Internal Affairs took the paper and handed it to Your Majesty.

With one glance, Your Majesty’s face darkened like dripping ink. He raised his hand, flinging the paper toward Zhou He: "Look for yourself!" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Zhou He took the paper, his hands shaking, and knelt with a thud, "Your Majesty, this old minister..."

Your Majesty raised his hand sharply, "In light of your years of hard work, I will give you a chance! Confess, and your family’s properties will be confiscated as punishment. If you do not confess and it is finally proven, your entire clan will be executed!"

Zhou He trembled all over...

Minute by minute passed.

At last, Zhou He desperately kowtowed, "This old minister confesses, this old minister confesses..."

"Imperial Decree," Your Majesty slowly lowered his head.

"Present!"

"Decree issued! The Left Grand Master Zhou He, for the embezzlement of an enormous sum of national assets, is stripped of his position and must leave the capital within three days. All household assets are to be entirely confiscated!"

"As commanded!"

"Decree issued! Lin Weiyang of the Zhen Heaven Pavilion’s Xin Hall, for meritorious exposure of Zhou He, is promoted to the fourth rank as Imperial Silver Envoy!"

"This subject thanks Your Majesty for the grand favor!" Lin Weiyang bowed with his head touching the ground.

Your Majesty’s gaze slowly moved toward him, "Lin Aiqing, you will be responsible for implementing your proposed plan! Execute it quickly!"

"Yes!"

Your Majesty rose.

With a loud call, the Chief of Internal Affairs announced, "Your Majesty departs!"

Lei Tianlun and Song Lifu stood to the sides, respectfully sending off Your Majesty.

After Your Majesty left, they also descended the steps of Wenling Hall, exiting the palace gates toward their respective Dragon Horse Carriages.

"Master Song, are you returning home or heading to the Ministry of Justice?" Lei Tianlun asked.

"Today is only the sixth; the offices have not formally opened. Do you, Mr. Lei, have any plans?"

"The weather is fine. Should we venture out for an excursion?" Lei Tianlun suggested.

"With Mr. Lei’s refined interest, how can I refuse?"

The two of them boarded the Dragon Carriage and headed toward Mirror Lake.

Today at Mirror Lake, the early spring scenery was already evident.

Willows drooped low, plum blossoms just opened...

The grass-green embankment mirrored like a mirror.

"Master Song, what do you make of today’s events?" Lei Tianlun asked.

The two grand elders of the court, both second-rank officials, of course, wouldn’t go on an excursion for no reason. They were merely sharing some views. Generally, there weren’t many people in the court who communicated with Song Lifu, but Lei Tianlun was quite close to him now, mainly because of Lin Xiaosu’s mission to Jiangnan.

He went to Jiangnan with a Town-level Team under Lei Tianlun’s command.

This bound Lei Tianlun to his mission to Jiangnan.

Moreover, Song Lifu played a vital role in his mission to Jiangnan, leading to the two grand elders of the court beginning to be close.

And they both have become favorites around Your Majesty.

Song Lifu said, "Are we considering the events, or the people?"